Great Croft is in The Rock, Telford and in The Wrekin district. TF3 5DS is located in the Overdale & The Rock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Croft, The Rock, Telford, TF3 5DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF3 5DR, TF3 5DP, TF3 5DT, TF3 5AF, TF3 5AA, TF3 5DN, TF3 5AD, TF3 5DQ, TF3 5DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TF3 5DS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TF3 5DS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 31% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 55% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54% | 47.6% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37.2% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 14.2% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 18.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 20.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 29.5% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 4% | -3.5% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.9% | 85% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 89.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 89.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 89.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 0.9% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Croft was 63.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% higher than the Lawley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Croft has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Lawley and the 277th lowest crime rate of 557 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Great Croft, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2024-06-24 | £328,142 |
| 2 Great Croft, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2015-07-08 | £256,416 |
| 1 Great Croft, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2012-01-27 | £294,186 |
| 7 Great Croft, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £184,950 | 2006-08-04 | £307,047 |
| 1 Great Croft, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £184,950 | 2004-04-30 | £357,640 |
TF3 5DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates Nursery School Charlton Street , Oakengates TF2 6BT | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 5,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newdale Primary School & Nursery Marlborough Way , Rock Road TF3 5HA | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawley Village Academy Bryce Way , Lawley Village TF4 2SG | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawley Primary School and Nursery Off Arleston Lane , Lawley TF4 2PR | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows Primary School and Nursery Riddings Close , Ketley TF1 5HF | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows Primary School and Nursery Riddings Close , Ketley TF1 5HF | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 2out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix School Manor Road , Dawley TF4 3DZ | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Arts College New Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 6JZ | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinswood County Middle School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EF | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley County Middle School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FD | - not rated | 3,922 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Middle School Beaconsfield , Brookside TF1 1LG | - not rated | 4,038 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford College Haybridge Road , Wellington TF1 2NP | - not rated | 2,830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Telford King Street , Wellington TF1 1NY | - not rated | 3,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Gilbert School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinkshay School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF3 1DG | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrekin Housing Trust | Wrekin Housing Trust Hollinshead Way, Old Park | 771 yd | |
| Ashukaa | Unit 14 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 938 yd | |
| Chicken Nest | Unit 12 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 942 yd | |
| Lawley Bank Court | 1, Lawley Bank Court Martingale Way, Lawley Bank | 947 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | Unit 5 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grazing Cow | The Grazing Cow Gresham Drive, Newdale | 757 yd | |
| Wrekinview ltd | The Wrekin View Milners Lane, Dawley Bank | 876 yd | |
| Bulls Head Dawley Ltd | The Bulls Head Milners Lane, Dawley Bank | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford Oriental | 46 Overdale | 817 yd | |
| Lawley Square Fish Bar | Unit 12 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 942 yd | |
| Greggs | 7 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 953 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3 Birchfield Way, Lawley | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc Gresham Drive, Newdale | 603 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Telford) 13-14 13-14 Gresham Drive | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Thomas Telford School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.